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	Dwarf cichlid with a big belly
freakof87 Hobbyist Posts: 52 Kudos: 34 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Aug-2003	I have bought a number of SA dwarf cichlids. (3 cockatoo and 3 agassi) and all are healthy. Yet one seem to have developed a large stomch(?) He does not seem to have eaten at all. I am worryed that he might have an intestinal blockage. What is it? and What do i need to do?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
Darth Vader Big Fish Posts: 338 Kudos: 334 Votes: 35 Registered: 05-May-2005	sounds like either constipation or it may have ingested air and heaven help if its dropsy but it probably isn't cause you didn't mention scales prodruding or raggy fins so its probly one of the former and the cons. can be treated with this stuff called magnesium sulfate or somzin like that and the air thing 'ould probably cure it self this is only my oppinion though declan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	freakof87 If it is a blockage cooked peas will help, mash them between your fingers seems to be the best method. Other than that take it back to the LFS and ask their opinion. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	From the sticky at the top of the forum: Help us to help you with your sick fish: When making a post to the hospital forum, you will save valuable time by providing the following to us. Post what you can now then bring the rest back later if you are missing something. Copy and paste the info into your post as a guideline, then edit out what is not needed. based on symptoms, we may ask for more info later. It is also important for us to know what country you are in so we can recommend medications that are actually available to you. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Water Parameters There are many things in a fish tank that can cause a fish to appear sick, when natural toxins or water chemistry are not just right. Ammonia: Nitrite (note the “I&#8221: Nitrate (note the “A): pH: Temp: If you do not have one or more of these, please take a bag of water to the fish store and ask them to test it for you. Most will do this for free. If not, try another store. Make sure you write them down so we can review the numbers with you. Tank Information Tank Size (gallons and dimensions if known (20 gal long versus regular 20 or 20 gal high): Stock List (Quantity/Species): Fish size for larger fish (a 5 inch angel or a 9 inch oscar has a different effect on water parameters than a half-dollar size angle or a 3 inch oscar). Filtration (ex: Penguin 330, Whisper 40, Fluval 204, etc). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additives Tell us what you add to your tank or replacement water like conditioners to remove chlorine/chloramine, fertilizers for plants, aquarium salt, pH adjusters, etc. Describe for us how often you use and how much. INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR SICK FISH Be as descriptive as you can and provide pics, if possible (see the post about how to add pictures at the top of the hospital forum). We not only need detailed information about what you see ON the fish, we need to know about it’s behavior. This does not attempt to capture everything, but gives you some ideas on how to present what you are seeing. Don’t limit yourself to what is here. Examples of some physical attributes Pale, darker, grey fuzz/white fuzz/off-white fuzz, grey slimey film, blue haze, gold dusting, salt grains/spots, blood bordered white area, ulcer, pustule/boil, cloudy eyes, protruding eye, eroding fin, etc. Examples of some behaviors Lethargic, rapid breathing, sits on the bottom, hangs out at the top with head down (or head up), darting in a spiral fashion, swimming slowly without orientation, choking, flicking against objects in the tank or gravel
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
freakof87 Hobbyist Posts: 52 Kudos: 34 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Aug-2003	Thanks, i now know what i need to write next time i need help. Un0fortinatly when i cheaked him again and he had died. On closer examination it does seem to be an intestinal blockage. Thanks for the help and sugestions anyway.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
trystianity Mega Fish Posts: 1028 Kudos: 926 Votes: 49 Registered: 20-Mar-2004	Sorry for your loss.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Did he have any discoloration such as swollen pale areas or bloodiness around the vent/base of the fins? Those are signs of a severe bacteral infection, which needs to be treated (even if the infected fish is dead) because it can spread to other fish very quickly. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36


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